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Internet Providers in Macon, Illinois

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Home Internet in Macon, IL

  • 1. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    150 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 2. Rise Broadband
    Speeds Up To
    50 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 96.1%
  • 3. HughesNet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 4. Frontier
    Call For Details: (855) 915-4111
    Connection: DSL
    Availability: 65.9%
  • 5. Sparklight
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
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    Connection: Cable
    Availability: 62.1%
  • 6. Metro Communications
    Speeds Up To
    5 Gbps
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    Connection: Fiber
    Availability: 56.3%
  • Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%

Best Internet Providers in Macon, IL

In Macon, Illinois, Frontier stands as the primary internet provider, mainly offering DSL services. It delivers download speeds up to 115 Mbps at a starting price of $64.99 per month, covering about 65.90% of the city. With DSL available to 55% of the area, Frontier provides many residents with a balance of speed and affordability without requiring the latest infrastructure like fiber or cable.

On the other hand, Viasat Internet offers satellite services with speeds up to 150 Mbps and starts at $119.99 per month. Viasat ensures 100% coverage in Macon, providing internet access to every resident regardless of their location. This complete coverage is crucial in a city where cable is not available and fiber reaches just 62%. Viasat's satellite option is indispensable for maintaining connectivity, especially in more rural or remote parts where DSL and fixed wireless (covering 97% of Macon) might falter due to infrastructure challenges.

What’s a Good Internet Speed?

Internet Speed Appropriate For Providers in your Area offering this Speed Availability in your Area
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • Viasat
  • HughesNet
  • Frontier
  • Starlink
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • Sparklight
  • Metro Communications
62.08%

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Internet Provider Store Locations in Macon, IL

Provider Connection Types in Macon, IL

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Macon, IL
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
54.72%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
61.7%

List of Internet Providers in Macon, IL

Provider Type Top Speed
Viasat Satellite 150 Mbps
Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless 50 Mbps
HughesNet Satellite 100 Mbps
Frontier DSL 115 Mbps
Sparklight Cable 1 Gbps
Metro Communications Fiber 5 Gbps
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps

Internet Providers in Macon, IL

Provider Plans Starting At Speeds Up To Connections
Viasat Internet $129.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 150 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
Rise Broadband $55/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 50 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
Hughesnet $49.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
Frontier $64.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 115 Mbps DSL
Sparklight $29/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Cable
Starlink $120/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 220 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite

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